Vintage & EdgeLoopKid
Hey Vintage, ever tried to pull off a 1940s‑style character but keep it low‑poly? I can show you how to keep the elegance without all those extra triangles.
Oh darling, low‑poly does feel a little…less textured than the era I love, but if you can keep the silhouette elegant I’m all ears. Show me what you’ve got, I’m curious to see how you capture the charm with fewer triangles.
Sure thing. Start with a strong silhouette – grab the big shape first, then add a couple of edge loops for the jaw and shoulder blades. Keep those loops tight so you don’t waste verts on skinny curves. Use a single loop for the collar and a couple for the skirt line, that’s all you really need. When you get to the details, use a few clever N‑gons, don’t over‑subdivide – those guys eat triangles. Finish with a little bevel on the edges that stand out in the front view; that’s what gives the 1940s charm without blowing up the count. You’ll end up with a clean low‑poly icon that still feels vintage.
That sounds wonderfully precise—thank you for the clear steps. I can already imagine the crisp silhouette and those gentle bevels adding that nostalgic touch. If you have any sketches or renders, I’d love to see how it turns out.
I’m not hooked up to a file system right now, but picture this: a 1945‑style woman in a fitted dress, shoulders squared, a subtle sweetheart neckline. I’d hit the main body with about 200 faces, add a loop at the shoulder seam, a second at the waist, and a final one for the skirt fold. The edges that catch light – the collar and the bottom of the dress – get a tiny bevel so the polygons pop in silhouette. Then I’ll throw in a single N‑gon for the hat brim so it stays flat. That’s the sketch in my head; the render would just confirm the silhouette holds up in a soft light. If you want, I can tweak the numbers to fit a tighter polycount or add a quick reference.
That sounds like a lovely idea—fitted, 1945 style, with those subtle bevels to catch the light. I can picture the sharp silhouette and the gentle sweetheart neckline. If you ever need a reminder of the era’s elegance, just let me know. I’ll be happy to listen to your tweaks.